Creating a Window-Side Hobby Routine Reserved for Rainy Days
The Idea of Saving Rainy Days for Something Special
Hobbies you can do on sunny days can also be done on rainy days. That is why they keep getting postponed. But if you choose a hobby that you bring out only when it rains, the moment an umbrella icon appears in the forecast, the day turns into something to look forward to. The key is to make one dedicated box that you never touch on ordinary days. Scarcity itself becomes part of the fun.
| Section | Key summary |
|---|---|
| The Idea of Saving Rainy Days for Something Special | Hobbies you can do on sunny days can also be done on rainy days |
| Starter Supplies and Budget | You do not need elaborate equipment |
| Your First Rainy Day: Follow This Order | So if you decide the starting order in advance, your hands will move almost automatically |
| It Feels More Special Because You Cannot Do It Unless It Rains | The charm of this routine lies in the fact that you cannot do it whenever you want |
Starter Supplies and Budget
You do not need elaborate equipment. A seat by the window, a lap blanket, and a shoe-box-sized “rainy day box” are enough. Here is how possible items for the box break down by difficulty and budget.
| Window-Side Activity | Supply Budget | Difficulty | Amount per Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copying passages while listening to the rain | Notebook and pen, 5,000 to 10,000 won | Easy | 15 to 20 minutes |
| One watercolor sketch of the view outside | Mini paint set, 15,000 to 30,000 won | Moderate | 30 minutes |
| Brewing and drinking aromatic tea | Set of 6 tea bags, around 10,000 won | Easy | 10 minutes |
| Taking 10 photos of raindrops | Phone only, 0 won | Easy | 15 minutes |
| Listening to a favorite LP or album from start to finish | Use existing music, 0 won | Easy | 40 minutes |
Your First Rainy Day: Follow This Order
When it actually rains, it is easy to spend the whole time looking at your phone because you do not know where to start. So if you decide the starting order in advance, your hands will move almost automatically.
- When a rain icon appears in the forecast, move the box next to your window-side chair that evening. Half the routine is setting it up ahead of time.
- When it starts raining, put your phone on silent in another room and disconnect from notifications.
- Brew a cup of tea first. The 3 to 5 minutes it takes to steep becomes a warm-up that settles your mind.
- Choose just one thing from the box to do today. Do not try to do two or more.
- Set a timer for 20 minutes and focus only for that time. When you are done, close the box and leave it for the next rain.
It Feels More Special Because You Cannot Do It Unless It Rains
The charm of this routine lies in the fact that you cannot do it whenever you want. If the whole week is sunny, the next rain feels that much more welcome. If you assume an average of 7 to 9 rainy days a month, that gives you about 90 small rituals a year. Since the weather gives the signal on its own, it does not feel like a forced resolution, and there is no pressure to keep it up.